Atlanta, September 9, 2025
News Summary
Avize, located at 956 Brady Ave. NW in Atlanta, has been recognized as one of America’s best restaurants by The New York Times. Co-founded by Chef Karl Gorline and Sommelier Taurean Philpott, this dining establishment offers a unique German and modern Alpine-inspired menu, featuring signature dishes like tiramisu and pastrami-spiced beet carpaccio. The restaurant emphasizes using local ingredients and provides a cozy yet elegant atmosphere, making it a standout in the culinary scene. Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are also accepted.
Atlanta has been recognized for its culinary excellence with the inclusion of Avize, located at 956 Brady Ave. NW, on a prestigious list of America’s best restaurants. This accolade comes from a recent compilation by a leading publication that involved extensive cross-country travel and meticulous sampling of various dining establishments.
The restaurant list was curated by The New York Times, which employed 14 editors who flew on 76 flights across 33 states, tasting over 200 different meals across a range of dining experiences. Avize emerged as a standout venue, with the Times indicating that more than half of the restaurants featured on the list had opened after the publication of the previous 2024 list.
Avize is co-founded by Chef Karl Gorline and Sommelier Taurean Philpott, and the restaurant specializes in a distinctive German and modern Alpine-inspired menu. Menu highlights include innovative dishes such as tiramisu, crème brûlée, dandelion salad, and pastrami-spiced beet carpaccio, as well as main courses featuring wagyu, fallow deer, Norwegian halibut, alongside caviar and cheese service.
The restaurant’s concept is praised for its focus on new cuisines derived from classic Southern ingredients. Gorline’s culinary expertise is noted, having worked previously at notable restaurants such as Restaurant August in New Orleans and Watershed in Atlanta, alongside being a contestant on the Food Network show, Chopped.
The dining atmosphere at Avize complements its culinary offerings, realized through a cozy elegance featuring unique decor, such as a white taxidermied mountain goat. Signature dishes also include chef-inspired takes like Alain Passard’s Arpège egg and lemon pepper frog’s legs, as well as a unique Bolognese prepared with fermented carrot.
For those wishing to dine at Avize, making reservations is encouraged, although walk-ins are welcomed. The restaurant charges a corkage fee of $35 per person and provides valet service with validated parking available for up to three hours. Operating hours are from 5-10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and from 5-11 p.m. on Fridays, with the establishment closed on Sundays and Mondays.
In addition to its main offerings, Avize has been featured in Garden and Gun’s list of 30 new restaurants to try, highlighting its distinctive German and modern Alpine-inspired dishes. The restaurant also features a casual bar area that continues to embrace the Alpine theme by serving flammekuechen and venison brats.
The commitment to locally sourced ingredients is a principle that Avize upholds, collaborating with nearby farms to provide fresh produce. Furthermore, the drink menu is characterized by innovative cocktails, one example being a rye cocktail infused with pine and maple, served in its own decanter.
Key Features of Avize
- Location: 956 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA
- Menu Style: German and modern Alpine-inspired
- Signature Dishes: Tiramisu, pastrami-spiced beet carpaccio, and unique Bolognese
- Corkage Fee: $35 per person
- Reservation Policy: Recommended with walk-ins accepted
- Operating Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cuisine does Avize offer?
Avize features a German and modern Alpine-inspired menu, highlighting dishes crafted from classic Southern ingredients.
What are the operating hours for Avize?
Avize operates from 5-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and from 5-11 p.m. on Fridays. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Is it necessary to make a reservation at Avize?
While reservations are recommended at Avize, walk-ins are also accepted.
Chart of Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 956 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA |
| Cuisine | German and Modern Alpine |
| Signature Dishes | Tiramisu, Pastrami-Spiced Beet Carpaccio, Bolognese with Fermented Carrot |
| Corkage Fee | $35 per person |
| Reservation Policy | Recommended, Walk-ins Accepted |
| Operating Hours | Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday: 5-10 p.m., Friday: 5-11 p.m. |
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Additional Resources
- The New York Times: Where to Eat in Atlanta
- The Infatuation: Avize Review
- Eater Atlanta: Avize Opens
- Patch: New Restaurants in Georgia
- AJC: Review of Avize
- Wikipedia: Atlanta
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